Elmeca-Gilera
1976 - 1978
Elmeca-Gilera was derived from the marque combinding Gilera and Elmec. In 1972, Gilera enters the world of off-road with two-stroke engines, a 50 cc and 125 cc. Despite the many successes, in 1974, Piaggio blocks the production of a series of new models for the races. Meanwhile, in 1973, the marque Elmec was born and the basis for the merger of the two companies were thrown during a meeting between the owners Martini and engineering the Elmec of Piaggio.
In 1976, the year they have sold more than 600 copies of the regular and cross. The motorcycles was valued for their engine and chassis by Gilera Elmeca. At the end of 1976, as the renovation of the engines of all other properties, the sales begin to decline and also results in sports competitions were not as expected. Al Motosalone of Milan in 1977, presented a new motorcycle, completely updated and with a much improved engine. The engine of the regular 125 was a single-cylinder two-stroke, air cooled 23.5 hp at 10,000 rpm. The production of the Elmec cross and Regular 125 cc continued until 1978 when the Elmec-Gilera ceased all activities.
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